The No. 9 Tennessee Volunteers open the season on Thursday against the Appalachian State Mountaineers. The Volunteers have high expectations going into the season, as they were picked to win the SEC East. Tennessee will be led by quarterback Josh Dobbs and running backs Jalen Hurd and Alvin Kamara.

Tennessee kicks off at 7:30 p.m. on the SEC Network.

The Aggies open the season against Josh Rosen and the UCLA Bruins. Texas A&M brings back All-American defensive end Myles Garrett. The Aggies will be breaking in a new starting quarterback, as Oklahoma transfer Trevor Knight is expected to start.

Texas A&M and UCLA kickoff at 3:30 p.m. on CBS on Saturday.

The Paul Finebaum Show airs on the SEC Network from 3-7 p.m. Monday through Friday.